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04.30.20 Grid Edge 2

Gridserve's first charging station in Braintree, U.K. is currently under construction. (Credit: Gridserve)

Hitachi to Bankroll UK Chain of Solar-Powered Supercharging Stations

Japanese conglomerate ramps up financial support for Gridserve’s rollout of solar-backed EV charging stations.

by John Parnell

04.29.20 Grid Edge 0

Tesla revealed that more than 40 percent of its residential solar customers added storage in Q1.

Tesla Puts 2020 Financial Guidance ‘On Hold’ as Coronavirus Disrupts Production

Solar sales slumped again, but car production broke records for the first quarter.

by Julian Spector

04.29.20 Solar 2

The coronavirus crisis has hit U.S. advanced energy companies hard.

Industry Perspective

Opinion: A No-Cost Way to Save US Clean Energy Jobs During the Crisis

There’s no reason federal support for clean energy has to be funneled through the tax equity market, writes AEE’s Nat Kreamer.

by Nat Kreamer

Maryland’s Grand Multi-Use Storage Experiment

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Maryland’s Grand Multi-Use Storage Experiment

A crash course in how to get more benefits out of storage investments without running afoul of competitive market rules.

by Julian Spector | April 28, 2020

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04.23.20 Energy Storage 1

Fluence is currently supplying 73 storage projects around the world.

New Leadership at Fluence: Dubuc to Replace Founding CEO Coughlin

After two and a half years establishing the business, the AES and Siemens joint venture is entering a new stage of growth.

by Julian Spector

04.23.20 Solar 3

The promise of immediate savings on power bills may not be enough for customers right now.

A New Response to Coronavirus: Giving Solar Away for Free

Solar companies are offering unprecedented deals to homeowners and businesses. Is it enough to revive wilting sales?

by Emma Foehringer Merchant

04.23.20 Efficiency 8

New York's famous buildings account for 70 percent of the city's greenhouse gas emissions.

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Multimillion-dollar fines. Cap-and-trade for buildings. How will New York decarbonize its famous skyline?

by Justin Gerdes

04.23.20 Grid Edge 2

The idea of shifting data center loads for clean energy has seldom been tested in the real world. (Credit: Google)

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

In its quest for 24/7 renewables, Google tries scheduling “non-urgent” computing tasks at times of maximum wind and solar output.

by Jeff St. John

04.22.20 Energy Storage 8

No company has ever spent $1 billion on battery projects in a single year, NextEra says. (Credit: NextEra Energy)

NextEra Energy Looks to Spend $1B on Energy Storage in 2021

“No drop-off, no slowdown”: NextEra’s well-oiled renewables development machine powers forward during the coronavirus pandemic.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

4 Ways Batteries Are Getting Paid for Multiple Values in 2020

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4 Ways Batteries Are Getting Paid for Multiple Values in 2020

Energy storage projects can do so many things, but that only matters if they get paid for it. Here’s how developers are making sure that happens.

by Julian Spector | April 22, 2020

This analyst webinar looks at the impact of the coronavirus and falling oil prices on the energy transition.

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Wood Mackenzie: Will Coronavirus Accelerate or Decelerate the Energy Transition?

This analyst webinar looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices on the energy transition.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 17, 2020

04.17.20 Energy Storage 4

Oakland's skyline with San Francisco in the background. Vistra's battery will reduce local pollution.

Vistra’s Oakland Battery Will Have Two Customers, Suggesting New Path for Storage Market

By offering different services to multiple customers, grid batteries may be more efficient and bankable.

by Julian Spector

04.16.20 Energy 10

Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said the coronavirus pandemic has not undermined the company's environmental ambitions.

Shell Sets Net-Zero Target for 2050, Emphasizing Power and Renewables

Its new net-zero emissions target makes Shell the second European oil supermajor after BP to commit to such a goal.

by John Parnell

04.15.20 Energy Storage 8

Europe is pouring investment into energy storage manufacturing. (Credit: Saft)

Europe Is Sinking Billions Into Beating Asia on Batteries. Will It Pay Off?

Despite a gusher of investment into energy storage R&D and manufacturing, Europe will struggle to catch China and South Korea, analysts say.

by Jason Deign

04.14.20 Energy 8

Tom Steyer: A Pandemic Is No Time to Pander to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Investing in clean energy isn’t just about curbing climate change. It makes basic market sense, the former presidential candidate writes for GTM.

by Tom Steyer

This 6-part report explores the emerging state markets for energy storage in the U.S., the local challenges, and the companies you should be familiar with in each state.

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Emerging US Energy Storage Markets 2020

This six-part paper explores nine emerging state markets for energy storage in the U.S., the local challenges, and the companies you should be familiar with in each state.

by Julian Spector | April 14, 2020

Clean Energy’s Impressive Resilience Amid the Coronavirus Chaos

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Clean Energy’s Impressive Resilience Amid the Coronavirus Chaos

The oil and gas industries have melted down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The energy storage sector is learning and growing.

by Julian Spector | April 14, 2020

04.10.20 Energy Storage 30

Solar panels in California's Antelope Valley, future home to the Luna storage project.

California Gets Another 100MW Battery Project as Competition With Gas Peakers Heats Up

Developer sPower will build a huge battery facility in Los Angeles County for Clean Power Alliance, a community-choice aggregator.

by Julian Spector

04.09.20 Energy Storage 121

Demand for electrolyzers is booming, though recent announcements predate the coronavirus outbreak. (Credit: ITM Power)

Green Hydrogen Pipeline Surges on a Wave of Announced Mega-Projects

Demand for electrolyzers that will produce hydrogen from renewables is growing rapidly, Wood Mackenzie says.

by Jason Deign

The Subtle Art of Developing Energy Storage During a Pandemic

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The Subtle Art of Developing Energy Storage During a Pandemic

With battery factories restarting and demand for EVs down, grid storage developers could face a new dynamic: cell oversupply.

by Julian Spector | April 8, 2020

04.08.20 Grid Edge 19

Tesla idled production last month at its EV factory in Fremont, California.

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

Global EV sales will plunge by more than 40 percent this year, Wood Mackenzie forecasts — and the coronavirus is not the only culprit.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

04.07.20 Energy Storage 39

Pumped hydro is the only long-duration storage technology operating in many markets today.

California: We Need 1GW of New Long-Duration Energy Storage by 2026

The state’s clean-energy transition could open up the first major new market for long-term power storage.

by Julian Spector

LNG prices are falling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. What does that mean for the renewables sector?

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Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

The first episode of our Connecting Conversations webinar series, which brings together our experts to discuss the energy industry’s most pressing questions. Today, we’ll discuss COVID-19’s impact on LNG and renewables.

by Nicholas Rinaldi | April 6, 2020

04.03.20 Energy Storage 10

Double feature: Nearly two-thirds of proposed solar projects in California include batteries. (Avangrid)

Industry Perspective

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

Co-locating batteries with renewables has taken off rapidly. It’s not always the right move, the author writes.

by Will Gorman

Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

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Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch

These states hold big potential for grid-scale batteries, but they’re still building toward sustainable investment opportunities.

by Julian Spector | April 1, 2020

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

What the Coming Wave of Distributed Energy Resources Means for the US Grid

Extreme Weather Keeps Maxing Out the Grid

A Wartime Plan for Electrifying America

An Island’s Path to 100% Renewables

Are Batteries at a Turning Point?

Storage Integrator FlexGen Gains New Leadership at Crucial Time

Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Stake in Wooden Tower Start-Up

Vestas Launches World’s Largest Turbines as 'Big 3' Competition Ramps Up

BP, RWE and EnBW Win Big in UK Offshore Wind Leasing Round

How Cheap and Abundant Can Clean Power Get?

Climate Fintech Startup Atmos Financial Puts Savings to Work for Clean Energy

Could Chile’s Auction Help Save CSP From Oblivion?

Energy Storage

Hitachi to Bankroll UK Chain of Solar-Powered Supercharging Stations

Tesla Puts 2020 Financial Guidance ‘On Hold’ as Coronavirus Disrupts Production

Opinion: A No-Cost Way to Save US Clean Energy Jobs During the Crisis

Maryland’s Grand Multi-Use Storage Experiment

Looking for Fixes to What Broke the Texas Power Grid

Hawaii’s Bold Step Into Utility Performance-Based Ratemaking

Solar Will Be Cheapest Form of Electricity Across US by 2030, Plus Other PV Trends

New Leadership at Fluence: Dubuc to Replace Founding CEO Coughlin

A New Response to Coronavirus: Giving Solar Away for Free

After Pandemic, New York’s Buildings Face Daunting Decarbonization Mandate

Google Tests Load-Shifting at Data Centers to Capture the Grid’s Peak Clean Energy Hours

NextEra Energy Looks to Spend $1B on Energy Storage in 2021

4 Ways Batteries Are Getting Paid for Multiple Values in 2020

Wood Mackenzie: Will Coronavirus Accelerate or Decelerate the Energy Transition?

Vistra’s Oakland Battery Will Have Two Customers, Suggesting New Path for Storage Market

Shell Sets Net-Zero Target for 2050, Emphasizing Power and Renewables

Europe Is Sinking Billions Into Beating Asia on Batteries. Will It Pay Off?

Tom Steyer: A Pandemic Is No Time to Pander to the Fossil Fuel Industry

Emerging US Energy Storage Markets 2020

Clean Energy’s Impressive Resilience Amid the Coronavirus Chaos

California Gets Another 100MW Battery Project as Competition With Gas Peakers Heats Up

Green Hydrogen Pipeline Surges on a Wave of Announced Mega-Projects

The Subtle Art of Developing Energy Storage During a Pandemic

Electric Vehicle Sales Set to Crash in 2020 Amid Coronavirus and Oil Price Shocks

California: We Need 1GW of New Long-Duration Energy Storage by 2026

Wood Mackenzie: What Crashing LNG Prices Mean for Renewables

Hybrid Power Plants Are Growing Rapidly, But Are They a Good Idea?

Best of the Rest: 4 Emerging State Energy Storage Markets to Watch